Featured Future is a summer series where the Observer will highlight local student athletes who are preparing to
continue their athletic and educational careers at the college level, or those who have already begun that journey.
Helen Parke celebrates 97 years
Performer Dennis Lee headlined the 97th birthday celebration for Plant City icon Helen Parke.
Continue ReadingCops Corner 7.28.22
This week on Cops Corner: Plant City Police investigate a suspicious person, a vandalized car and ransacked air conditioning units.
Continue ReadingDemolition continues at Walden Lake
What began as the first step toward future development in Walden Lake as the old clubhouse was demolished in 2020, progress has continued as the former fitness center followed suit this past week. Despite moving forward with the deconstruction of the former golf course’s facilities, the development plans are still in waiting as the most […]
Continue ReadingI Love Plant City Winner: Kathy Flemister
Kathy Flemister sent us this picture of a cactus flower blooming in her back yard in Plant City.
Continue ReadingObituaries 7.21.22
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Continue ReadingAround Town 7.21.22
We asked Plant City: What’s your favorite meal of the day, breakfast, lunch or dinner? And what’s your favorite meal to eat for it?
Continue ReadingRhett Rollyson named head coach for Florida Southern tennis
After three years at USF and a lifetime around the game, Rollyson was named Florida Southern’s men’s tennis head coach last week.
Continue ReadingFormer Plant City pitcher Parker Messick drafted by Cleveland Guardians
Messick was the 54th overall selection in the 2022 MLB Draft, the highest draft pick in Plant City High School history.
Continue ReadingCompact BMW 240i Coupe is a blast to drive!
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